CJ Suspension: Three coalitions call for thoughtful consideration of broader implications
The women’s rights and gender equality coalitions have called for a thoughtful consideration of the broader implications surrounding the recent suspension of Chief Justice (CJ), Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The coalitions, which include the Affirmative Action Law Coalition, the Domestic Violence Coalition, and the Women Manifesto Coalition in Ghana, noted that the trend of […]
India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ flooded after heavy rains
Parts of the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, often called India’s Silicon Valley are under water after heavy rainfall. The city is on high alert for more pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday due to cyclonic formations over the Andaman Sea, according to authorities. Three people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed in rain-related incidents on Monday. […]
Court restrains Peter Amewu from presenting himself as 8th Parliament MP
The Court of Appeal sitting in Koforidua has granted an interlocutory injunction brought by Professor Margaret Kweku and others from the SALL [Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi and Likpe] traditional areas to restrain John Peter Amewu, a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Hohoe. The court restrained Mr Amewu from holding himself out as a former Member […]
UK, France, and Canada demand Israel changes course
The latest air strikes on Gaza came as the UK, France, and Canada demand Israel changes course. In a joint statement, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Mark Carney said: “If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.” The leaders […]
UK, France and Canada threaten action as Israel vows to take over Gaza
Three of Israel’s allies — Britain, France and Canada — have issued a joint statement attacking Israel’s expansion of military action in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will “take control” of the strip, an escalation of the conflict his allies called “egregious”. The conditions in Gaza were “intolerable”, […]
China’s new ‘drone mothership’ expected to launch for first test flight within days
A new Chinese drone carrier that can release up to 100 smaller drones at a time could take to the skies for a test flight within days, state broadcaster CCTV has said. The unmanned “drone mothership,” known as Jiu Tian or Nine Heavens, will be deployed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) air force and […]
Israeli air strikes kill at least 38 people in Gaza in 30 minutes, say medics
At least 38 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip in just half an hour, according to Palestinian medics. A spokesman for the Hamas-run civil defence agency said Israeli warplanes struck a school in eastern Gaza City; an abandoned fuel station sheltering displaced families in the Nuseirat refugee camp […]
Accra: Court denies NAM1 application for suspension of trial pending appeal
By: Barbara Kumah The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Chief Executive Officer of defunct Menzgold Nana Appiah Mensah popularly known as NAM1 to halt his trial at the Accra High Court pending appeal. The Court of Appeal held that NAM1 was unable to raise any exceptional circumstances for the court to exercise […]
Finance Minister inaugurates 13-nember board of GoldBoD to strengthen economic recovery
By: Sarah Baafi The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has officially inaugurated the 13-member Board of Directors for the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBoD), describing it as a strategic vehicle to enhance currency management and bolster Ghana’s economic resilience. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Forson congratulated the new board on behalf of President […]
Energy committee concludes strategic meetings with power sector agencies to boost 2025 operations
By: Sarah Baafi The Parliamentary Committee on Energy has concluded a comprehensive three-day engagement with major power sector institutions at Peduase Valley Resort, aimed at harmonizing their operational plans for 2025. The meetings brought together key stakeholders including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Bui Power Authority, Volta River Authority (VRA), Northern Electricity Distribution Company […]
Kings Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990 are dangerous to drink – FDA
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong warning to the public not to drink Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990, saying the two alcoholic drinks are dangerous for human health. According to a press release from the FDA, these drinks contain marijuana (cannabis) extracts and are unregistered. They […]
Northern region has no cholera but we are preparing for eventuality – RHD
The Ghana Health Service in the Northern Region has launched a cholera awareness campaign to educate the public on prevention and early detection. Northern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Chrysantus Kubio, emphasized the importance of sensitization, especially with the onset of the rainy season, which increases the risk of cholera outbreaks. “We don’t have cholera in […]
Acting CEO of Fair Wages Commission proposes hourly pay in Ghana
The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr George Smith-Graham, has proposed the introduction of an hourly wage system across all sectors to help improve the incomes of casual workers and bring more fairness into the way people are paid. Dr Smith-Graham made the proposal on Friday [May 16, […]
Former US President Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
Former US President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday. Biden, who left office in January, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms. The cancer is a more aggressive form of the […]
